Two S.A. veterans get Medal of Honor

Two San Antonio veterans of the Vietnam War will receive the Medal of Honor next month in a White House ceremony. Jose Rodela and Santiago Erevia are among two-dozen war veterans to be awarded the medal, the nation's highest award for valor, and just three who are still living. They'll receive the medal from President Obama on March 18.

A photograph of Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia during the ceremony for his Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration, when he returned from Vietnam at Fort Sam Houston.

A photograph of Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia during the ceremony for his Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration, when he returned from Vietnam at Fort Sam Houston.

A photograph of Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia during the ceremony for his Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration, when he returned from Vietnam at Fort Sam Houston.

A photograph of Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia during the ceremony for his Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration, when he returned from Vietnam at Fort Sam Houston.

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia is seen in a photograph of a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston for his Distinguished Service Cross and his framed medals at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia is seen in a photograph of a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston for his Distinguished Service Cross and his framed medals at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Photo: Lisa Krantz

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Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the Army. less

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the ... more

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the Army. less

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the ... more

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the Army. less

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the ... more

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, and his partner, Leticia Lopez, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served three tours in Iraq with the Army. less

Medal of Honor recipient Santiago Erevia, a retired Army Sgt., spends the morning with his son, Roland Erevia, and his partner, Leticia Lopez, at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Roland served ... more

Medal of Honor recipient Jose Rodela, a retired Army Master Sergeant, says goodbye to John Hix, a Vietnam veteran and retired Marine, after having coffee together at McDonald's in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. less

Medal of Honor recipient Jose Rodela, a retired Army Master Sergeant, says goodbye to John Hix, a Vietnam veteran and retired Marine, after having coffee together at McDonald's in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. ... more

Medal of Honor recipient Jose Rodela holds some of his most prized medals including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart (2) and his Special Forces pin at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. less

Medal of Honor recipient Jose Rodela holds some of his most prized medals including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart (2) and his Special Forces pin at his home in San Antonio on Tuesday, Feb. ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Santiago J. Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam in 1969.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.

Santiago J. Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam in 1969.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.

Spc. Santiago J. Erevia, right, is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Harry C. Critz after Erevia received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. Erevia will now receive the Medal of Honor the same action. less

Spc. Santiago J. Erevia, right, is congratulated by Lt. Gen. Harry C. Critz after Erevia received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. Erevia will now receive the Medal of Honor the ... more

Santiago J. Erevia recounts the action in Vietnam for which he will receive the Medal of Honor. He recently received a phone call from President Barack Obama informing him of the citation. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. less

Santiago J. Erevia recounts the action in Vietnam for which he will receive the Medal of Honor. He recently received a phone call from President Barack Obama informing him of the citation. Saturday, Feb. 15, ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. He will now receive the Medal of Honor for the action. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.

Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. He will now receive the Medal of Honor for the action. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the... Photo-5922029.80501 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. He will now receive the Medal of Honor for the action. He stands at Fort Sam Houston. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. less

Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam in 1969. He will now receive the Medal of Honor for the action. He stands at Fort Sam Houston. ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

Jose Rodela, an Army Special Forces veteran, received the... Photo-5922032.80501 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Santiago J. Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam in 1969. He recently received a call from President Barack Obama informing him of the citation.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.

Santiago J. Erevia will receive the Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam in 1969. He recently received a call from President Barack Obama informing him of the citation.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014.